Calibration Technician II

Job Title

Primary Objective:

Follows all PCB procedures and forms in compliance to ISO 9001. Performs a variety of basic tests on manufactured products by following written procedures, under close supervision. Utilizes basic electrical and mechanical test equipment such as meters, pressure pumps, dead weight testers, shakers and test chambers. Observes all safety precautions per department guidelines when operating test equipment, especially when handling liquid nitrogen, operating testing ovens and when performing ballistic tests.

Major Areas of Accountability

Responsible for performing routine electrical, mechanical and environmental tests and calibrations on most PCB products. Responsible for understanding and using proper ESD procedures as outlined in the ESD manual. Performs all necessary tests efficiently and accurately by following established written procedures; follows steps on the product job router, writes legibly, signs and dates traveler when steps are completed. Responsible for making sure that all products meet established test and/or calibration specifications and for notifying Leadership when they do not.

Assists in the training and development of less experienced Technicians; may provide limited input to the development of testing procedures, equipment or automated testing programs. Ensures that test equipment calibration stickers are not expired before using and notifies Leadership if expired or close to expiration; communicates with Leadership concerning any problems with product testing equipment. Follows safety rules and keeps area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Performs other related duties as directed to ensure efficient operation of department and PCB.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Two-year technical degree in mechanical or electrical technology or equivalent. Training in-house, on the job, specific to product-line.

Experience:

At least four years of experience in a related field involving device calibration and measurements. Familiar with most concepts of sensor designs within a product group. Basic computer skills required in operating calibration software.

Travel Requirements:
None

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

None

Experience:

None

Physical Demands (U.S. only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

This position requires access to "controlled technology" as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730 et. seq.) and "technical data" as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.

Equal Employment Statement

PCB Piezotronics is an equal opportunity employer.